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Levee

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAn elevated ridge of deposited sediment on the banks of a river, formed by the river's overflow at times of high discharge.
2.NounAn embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
3.NounThe steep bank of a river.
4.NounThe border of an irrigated field.
5.NounA pier or other landing place on a river.
6.VerbTo keep within a channel by means of levees.
"to levee a river"
7.NounThe act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
8.NounA reception of visitors held after getting up.
9.NounA formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.
10.VerbTo attend the levee or levees of.
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